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NYC law governing AI-based hiring tools goes live
The new law, aimed at organizations using automated hiring tools, will require regular audits of those tools to prove they don't have baked-in biases against gender or race.
US will block Chinese customers from using AI cloud services: report
The US Department of Commerce could ban Amazon, Microsoft and Google from selling AI-related cloud computing services to Chinese companies, a new report said.
The Microsoft Patch Lady
Of cut cables and the sad state of tech support
One of life’s lessons is that tech support never seems to improve, no matter whether it’s a phone company that cut your fiber cable or Microsoft rolling out, then reversing, changes in Windows 11. Something’s got to give.
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Apple Holic
Could Apple Card finally become an international service?
There was big interest when Apple partnered with Goldman Sachs and introduced Apple Card, but the two never managed to introduce the Cupertino credit card outside the US. Can this change?
China seeks to improve reliability of its chip manufacturing sector
A new report from China’s Ministry for Industry and Information Technology states that the country’s manufacturing abilities are less advanced than other countries and improvement is needed across three core industries.
Apple’s Vision Pro: Will it work for work?
The company’s ‘spatial computing’ device could be the first step on a long journey to the promised land of AR glasses, say analysts. But early-adopter businesses might still find the Vision Pro useful.
Microsoft set to face EU antitrust probe over Teams bundle: Report
If found in breach of the EU’s antitrust rules, Microsoft risks being fined up to 10% of its global turnover.
How to handle Windows 10 and 11 updates
You can significantly delay some Windows updates, temporarily pause others, control what time of day they’re installed, uninstall problematic updates, and more. Here’s how.
China bans export of metals needed for semiconductors amid US-China chip war
As part of the new restrictions, exporters of gallium and germanium have to apply for licenses detailing the buyer and the application or usage of the metals.
How we know that Apple’s Vision Pro means business
Apple’s big announcement was impressive. But what we’ve learned since then points the way to a massive enterprise adoption of spacial computing.
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EU and Japan announce Digital Partnership to strengthen chip supply chain
The EU and Japan have formed a new partnership to improve cooperation on digital issues, after recently pledging billions of dollars in investments to shore up their domestic chip industries.
Businesses to boost Windows 11 adoption in ‘24, but Windows 10 still dominates
Economic uncertainty has slowed enterprise adoption of Windows 11, but analysts expect most companies to make the transition next year – if economic fears don’t get in the way.
How banks and businesses can prep for the FedNow instant-payment system
FedNow will be the first of its kind central bank instant payment system in the US and could revolutionize how businesses and consumers pay and receive money. But not everyone is prepared for it.
Microsoft pushes for government regulation of AI. Should we trust it?
The generative AI gold rush is on, but there are few real guardrails now governing its use. If action isn’t taken soon, any regulations might be too late to do any good.
